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Family Support Services (Inverclyde)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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23 Sep 2026 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, working with Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership and the Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Partnership, is seeking a Family Support Service for people aged 16 and over who live in Inverclyde and are affected by a family member’s, partner’s or friend’s alcohol or drug use. The service is intended to support families whether or not their loved one is receiving treatment or is in recovery. Work includes early intervention and prevention, emotional support, education, advocacy, peer and bereavement support, family recovery interventions, and links to other community support. The approach is to be trauma-informed, family-inclusive, human-rights-based and recovery-oriented, with a whole-family focus. Delivery is in Inverclyde.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, and the process reached the tender stage. The procurement is for one service lot. The buyer set 26 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC as the submission deadline; responses are electronic and English-language. The initial contract period is 12 months, with an option for up to four further 12-month extensions on mutually agreed terms. The stated estimated value is £500,000. The service is expected to improve wellbeing, resilience and quality of life, reduce isolation and stigma, strengthen coping skills and promote hope and recovery. It should also improve family relationships where appropriate, involve families in service development and planning, connect them to wider community support, and provide compassionate responses to crisis, overdose and bereavement. Community-benefit proposals are required and must be evidenced.

This opportunity is suited to providers experienced in delivering accessible, flexible and person-centred family support to people affected by another person’s substance use. Strong bids will need to show the ability to support adults and young people aged 16 and over, including families whose loved one is not engaged in treatment or recovery. Relevant capabilities include trauma-informed and family-inclusive practice, whole-family support, recovery-oriented work, emotional and peer support, advocacy, education, bereavement support, and connecting people with community services. Providers must be able to respond compassionately to crisis, overdose and bereavement, and to involve families in service development and strategic planning. Bidders must also set out credible community benefits, supported by evidence such as procedures, assigned staff responsibilities, prior experience or management information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Family Support Services (Inverclyde)

Notice Description

Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and the Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) require the delivery of a Family Support Service (FSS) for adults and young people aged 16 years and over, who reside in Inverclyde and are affected by the alcohol and/or drug use of a family member, partner, friend or loved one. The Family Support service will recognise that substance use can have a significant and lasting impact on family members in their own right and that families require support regardless of whether their loved one is currently engaged in treatment, recovery or active substance use. The Family Support service will place families at the centre of all activity and will operate within a framework of: Trauma-Informed Practice Family Inclusive Practice Whole Family Approaches Human Rights Based Practice Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care The Family Support service will provide; early intervention, prevention, emotional support, education, advocacy, peer support, bereavement support, pathways for moving on to other community-based supports when appropriate, and family recovery interventions to improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities across Inverclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Family Support Service will provide flexible, accessible and person-centred support to individuals aged 16 years and over who are affected by another person's alcohol and/or drug use. The service aims to: Improve wellbeing, resilience and quality of life. Reduce isolation and stigma. Strengthen coping skills. Promote hope and recovery. Improve family relationships where appropriate. Support families to have a voice in service development and strategic planning. Ensure families are connected to wider community supports. Deliver compassionate local responses to crisis, overdose and bereavement. Additional information: The contract will initially be for a period of 12 months with an option to extend it to 4 x 12 months on mutually agreed terms and conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090206-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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